Bourbon Aged Tequila: Sazerac Barrel Tequila Review
Corazon Tequila
Tortured Bourbon is taking a brief (but delicious) detour from Kentucky and diving into the world of tequila finished in Sazerac bourbon barrels. In honor of Mexico’s Revolution Day — November 20th, we explore how iconic bourbon DNA transforms three bottles of Corazón Reposado.
And yes… Katie’s back, Heather brought the history, and B brought the sarcasm.
This episode has everything: agave, bourbon spice, tequila science, and an international excuse to drink on camera.
🎥 Watch the full episode here:
🇲🇽 Why Revolution Day Matters
Heather kicks off with a quick, clear look at the significance of Día de la Revolución—the 1910 uprising led by Francisco I. Madero that reshaped Mexico’s political landscape and ultimately gave rise to the Constitution of 1917. A decade-long revolution, a national reboot, and a perfect excuse for us to explore Mexican spirits with a bourbon twist.
🥃 The Tequila Lineup: Corazón Reposado Finished in Sazerac Bourbon Barrels
1. Corazón Reposado – Aged in E.H. Taylor Barrels
Mash Bill: 100% Blue Weber agave
Aging: ~10 months
Barrel Influence: caramel, vanilla, oak, and a bold Taylor-style spice
Tasting Notes: caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, rounded sweet-spice finish
This one brings the closest “bourbon energy” of the lineup with its toffee-oak backbone and rich barrel character.
2. Corazón Reposado – Aged in Eagle Rare Barrels
Mash Bill: 100% Blue Weber agave
Aging: ~11 months
Barrel Influence: citrus, dried fruit, toasted oak, baking spices
Tasting Notes: cooked agave, butterscotch, caramel, and a warm, elegant finish
Eagle Rare always leans toward layered sweetness and aromatics, and that elegance shines through here.
3. Corazón Reposado – Aged in Weller CYPB Barrels
Mash Bill: 100% Blue Weber agave
Aging: 9 months in Weller CYPB wheated bourbon barrels
Barrel Influence: honey, brown sugar, soft wheat sweetness, gentle spice
Tasting Notes: citrus, vanilla bean, butterscotch, mint, toasted wood
This one is the softest, roundest, and sweetest—classic Weller influence with a tequila heartbeat.
🌶️ What Makes This Episode Unique
This tasting hits a rare crossover sweet spot:
tequila for bourbon lovers, and bourbon finishing for tequila fans.
Barrels from E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Weller CYPB impart wildly different flavor profiles, proving just how transformative Sazerac’s barrel DNA can be when paired with premium agave distillate.
We compare all three reposados, discuss which one offers the best blend of bourbon and agave expression, and decide which bottle truly shines on Revolution Day.
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